The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Courtney Lobban (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Church of England Academy
Secondary · 881m away
Knowle Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Ernesettle Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pennycross Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
South Trelawny Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Marine Academy Plymouth
Secondary · 1.5km away
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shakespeare Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shakespeare Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shakespeare Primary School?
Shakespeare Primary School currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shakespeare Primary School take?
Shakespeare Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shakespeare Primary School?
Shakespeare Primary School is in Plymouth, PL5 3JU, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shakespeare Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shakespeare Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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